Dave:

The feeling in that piece was unsurpassed...fantastic.  Although I'm sure you've probably already familiar with it, I love the Goat Rodeo sessions by Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile.

Brian; I was sitting here looking out my window, here in the Appalachian Mountains, and I thought of the Meyer, O'Connor, Ma collaborations, and looked up that tune.  The piece was a beautiful fit to what I was seeing out my window.

I can't recall if I've heard the Goat Rodeo sessions; I'll look it up.

Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile;

Thanks Brian; great stuff!

+1 on the Goat Rodeo sessions, that is one of the few cd's that I was at the music store for its release.
Why wouldn't you? That is a super group if ever there was one.

+1 more on the Goat Rodeo. Great stuff.

I'm a sucker for military bands, and this one is just perfect, the Royal Swedish Military Band.  You may recognize the tune . . . . . . of all things, the slapback from this courtyard they're performing in adds just the right touch.  I love the chart with the woodwinds adding the harmonies.




Joey

The guys I'm gigging with most right now (and having a blast doing so) do a buncha' classic rock covers using a mostly bluegrass instrumentation... they sprung this one on me at a gig last weekend. I'd heard the Springsteen cut, but had somehow missed The Band's take on "Atlantic City".

What a great tune! And a fun bass part from Rick Danko too.

Wow!  Great video!  Levon's daughter Amy does that tune as well.  with the Midnight Ramblers.  That's Larry Campbell on lead guitar.

I've been listening to Isaac Hayes a lot lately. A rediscovery that's inspired me to order more titles from his backcatalogue. Hot Buttered Soul and Black Moses are works of genius in my book, and don't get me started on Shaft, sheer coolness & perfection!

And don't forget his wonderful work as Chef on South Park.

Bill, tgo

Wow - just got home from Snarky Puppy - awesome show.

Stephen

Just got back from seeing John Prine, with Ramblin' Jack Elliott opening.  Two national treasures in a great venue (Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa), 7th row, center.  It doesn't get much better.

Bill, tgo

That was fantastic Joey! In the words of Clark W. Griswold - "I couldn't be more surprised if I woke up with my head sewn to the carpet."

And I definitely gotta' spend more time listening to Amy Helm... she's great.

Here is a nice short video on busking, featuring an unusual bass.

There's a guy that brings one of those to the Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax every year Dave. It's shocking how much volume is generated by a banjo.

"a banjer ain't nuthin' but a drum with a neck on it." ~Some Guy (I used to work for him)

Here's another strange bass creation.